Surf Fishing Carolina Beach, North Carolina (Part 2)
Posted by Capt. Rick Bennett on 10.22.19 in Fishing Articles
Summarizing Part 1, when surf fishing find the best spot to cast your line. Look for sloughs, cuts in the outer sandbar and generally areas where the water is “rougher” than the waters on either side of the area. Medium weight rods in the eight foot range combined with 4000 to 5000 reels and twenty […]
Surf Fishing Southeastern North Carolina (Part 1)
Posted by Capt. Rick Bennett on 10.9.19 in Fishing Articles
In general, surf fishing is a very healthy, relatively easy and greatly satisfying way to fish. It opens an avenue to catch many different types of fish all the while enjoying often breathtaking scenery. Southeastern N.C. offers many places to fish including Topsail Beach, Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, Kure Beach and Fort Fisher beach areas. […]
Exciting shark fishing for everyone.
Posted by Capt. Rick Bennett on 9.28.19 in Fishing Articles
Exciting shark fishing for everyone. Among all the varieties of fishing, shark fishing has to be included in the top tier. From youth fishermen to be to older adults like me, the mystery and allure of sharks begs to be challenged. Gone are the days when you could fish for sharks at night off your […]
Fishing for Mahi-Mahi
Posted by Capt. Rick Bennett on 9.10.19 in Fishing Articles
Fishing for Mahi-Mahi: Dolphin fish, mahi-mahi or simply mahi is one of the most exciting and most beautiful fish sought by fishermen venturing out usually ten miles to seventy miles from the beach. They change colors and are very acrobatic. They are excellent to eat. Let’s discuss where and how we can catch mahi. Mahi […]
“Specialty” Gear for Inshore Fishing
Posted by Capt. Rick Bennett on 8.26.19 in Fishing Articles
Through almost twenty-three years of professional fishing, I have learned many ways to make fishing from a boat easier and more productive. Today, let’s focus on inshore fishing. And for our discussion gear can encompass every aspect of boat fishing. Arguably, the most important piece of gear is your boat. Through the years I have […]
Fishing for Spanish Mackerel
Posted by Capt. Rick Bennett on 7.1.19 in Fishing Articles
Fishing for Spanish Mackerel. Spanish Mackerel are the staple, go to fish for many fishermen. Their season starts usually in early May and goes into October. They are easy to clean (filet) and taste good on the dinner table. While there are several ways to go about catching Spanish, the methods are generally not complicated […]
Cobia fishing trips and tips, hard fighting, good eating
Posted by Capt. Rick Bennett on 6.28.19 in Fishing Articles
Cobia Fishing Trips and Tips One of the hardest fighters pound for pound, cobia are also excellent at the dinner table. Cobia have several habits that distinguish themselves from other fishes. They like to follow closely behind a slow moving boat propeller; they pick up a bait and run significant distances before swallowing it; and […]
Fishing tips on how and where to catch Black Drum
Posted by Capt. Rick Bennett on 6.5.19 in Fishing Articles
While black drum are good fighters and very good on the dinner table, they are often overlooked by inshore fishermen. Although they can be caught virtually any time of the year, generally speaking they prefer cooler waters, early spring and late fall seem to be peak season. Many fishermen have a bit of difficulty distinguishing […]
How to catch Speckled Trout fishing tips and tricks
Posted by Capt. Rick Bennett on 5.29.19 in Fishing Articles
Speckled trout may be the most elusive of the three inshore slam species: red drum, flounder and of course trout. They are most prevalent in the cooler to colder months and can be particular as to what they are willing to bite. But persistence and a little know how can greatly enhance your chances of […]
How to catch Flounder, flounder fishing tips and tricks
Posted by Capt. Rick Bennett on 5.23.19 in Fishing Articles
How to catch Flounder Flounder are known for their cunning ways as to the bite and the actual hooking, but most notably for their excellent table fare. For this reason alone, they are probably the most commonly sought after inshore fish. You may catch flounder from piers, the surf and boats. Let’s visit flounder in […]